Seed Money · 2026-05-26 · 14 min
If you are holding off on raising capital because you think you need to become more confident, better at pitching, stronger at sales, or more "founder-like" first - think again. That advice sounds responsible. Strategic, even. But for many early-stage founders, it becomes a permission slip to delay the exact thing that would make them better. In this episode of Seed Money, Jayla breaks down one of the most dangerous myths first-time entrepreneurs hear online: that you need to master leadership, sales, confidence, persuasion, storytelling, and fundraising before you start building or raising. Have questions specific to your situation? Join Jayla's FREE monthly Seed Money Office Hours call to ask your real funding questions and get more clarity on funding strategy, investor materials, pitching, finding investors, and how to close. Save your spot: About Your Host Jayla Siciliano is an entrepreneur with 25+ years in consumer brands, product, and marketing. After raising her first angel round against all odds and later appearing on Shark Tank, where she closed a deal with Mark Cuban, she now helps founders become fundable, confident, and ready to attract the right investors.
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